Originally Posted by
wrxpilot
You need to take your own advice here. I never said anything about lying to law enforcement agencies. Here’s a link from the state of Colorado about what expungement means and how it is applicable to the individual:
https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms...ngement%20.pdf
The expungement is applicable to the military. Again, rather than take the advice of me, you, or anyone else here, the OP should consult an attorney familiar with juvenile law.
You are so 100% wrong, and it doesn't matter what some local-yokel shyster put on his web page. I am a senior military officer and I know this for sure.
If the DoD finds out that you didn't disclose something they asked for, they will revoke your security clearance and you're out. Unlike any other employers they will actually call your friends, and then get the names of some more people who know you from them, and then call those people, who may not be your friends at all... A background check can cost up to $100K, and even accounting for government inefficiency that's a still a lot of scrutiny that's going to be focused on your background. If you're applying to be an officer and pilot, most will need a TS/SCI clearance (everyone needs a secret eligibility today).
As long as we're posting random links...
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/ca...enlist-3354071
Can I Enlist in the Military with an Expunged Record? NJ Expungement
Bur don't take my word for it, you can go to a strip mall and ask a recruiter. Don't even need to tell him your name.